Emir of Keffi dies at 70

Keffi - The Emir of Keffi in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Mohammadu
Chindo Yamusa II, has passed away.
The Galadima of Keffi, Alhaji Abdul Usman, confirmed this on
Friday at a news conference in Keffi Local Government Area of
the state.
The Galadima, who is also the emir’s cousin, said that the late
monarch, who took ill briefly, died in the early hours of Friday
in his palace in Keffi.
He said, “our emir, the promoter of peace and culture died this
morning after a brief illness.
“His death is heartbreaking, painful but God gives life and
takes it at will.
“The emir had contributed a lot to the development of not only
Keffi, but to the development of Nasarawa State and the entire
country while alive.’’
According to him, the late emir was 70 years old and ascended
the throne on May 11, 1978.
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The Galadiman Keffi called on the people of the state to pray
for the family of the late emir, adding that the death was a
huge loss to the Keffi Emirate Council and the state at large.
The News Agency of Nigeria learnt that Yamusa II left two
wives and 27 children and many grand children.
At the time of filling this reports, traditional rulers, including
the Emir of Lafia, Alhaji Mustapha Isah Agwai 1 and other
sympathisers were trooping the late emir’s palace in Keffi.
Meanwhile, the final funeral rites and burial of the late emir
would be performed after Juma’at prayer in Keffi in
accordance with Islamic teaching.
- News 24